Lion of JordanKnopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 9 sept 2008 - 400 páginas The first major account of the life of an extraordinary soldier and statesman, King Hussein of Jordan. Throughout his long reign (1953—1999), Hussein remained a dominant figure in Middle Eastern politics and a consistent proponent of peace with Israel. For over forty years he walked a tightrope between Palestinians and Arab radicals on the one hand and Israel on the other. Avi Shlaim reveals that Hussein initiated a secret dialogue with Israel in 1963 and spent hundreds of hours in talks with countless Israeli officials. Shlaim expertly reconstructs this dialogue from previously untapped records and first-hand accounts, significantly rewriting the history of the Middle East over the past fifty years and shedding light on the far-reaching impact of Hussein’s leadership. |
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Avi Shlaim. Illustrations. Image 1 King Hussein ibn Ali, King of the Hijaz (Corbis/Bettman) Image 2 King Abdullah of Trans-Jordan (Corbis/Bettman) Image 3 Sir John Glubb (Getty Images) Image 4 Prince Hussein with his parents (Hashemite ...
Avi Shlaim. Illustrations. Image 1 King Hussein ibn Ali, King of the Hijaz (Corbis/Bettman) Image 2 King Abdullah of Trans-Jordan (Corbis/Bettman) Image 3 Sir John Glubb (Getty Images) Image 4 Prince Hussein with his parents (Hashemite ...
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... King Hussein and the Quest for Peace in the Middle East, with the emphasis on his diplomacy in the aftermath of the June 1967 War. But, as I did the research for this study in diplomatic history, I became fascinated by the personality ...
... King Hussein and the Quest for Peace in the Middle East, with the emphasis on his diplomacy in the aftermath of the June 1967 War. But, as I did the research for this study in diplomatic history, I became fascinated by the personality ...
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... Hussein's long reign and to make it as detailed, accurate, readable and interesting as possible. I hope it will also ... King Hussein constantly strove to “punch above his weight.” His influence in regional affairs was much greater than ...
... Hussein's long reign and to make it as detailed, accurate, readable and interesting as possible. I hope it will also ... King Hussein constantly strove to “punch above his weight.” His influence in regional affairs was much greater than ...
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... King Hussein's Private Office from 1976 until 1998. General Shukri was one of the king's closest aides and ... Hussein on sixty-one visits to Baghdad between 1980 and the Gulf crisis of 1990. General Shukri's help to me included sixteen ...
... King Hussein's Private Office from 1976 until 1998. General Shukri was one of the king's closest aides and ... Hussein on sixty-one visits to Baghdad between 1980 and the Gulf crisis of 1990. General Shukri's help to me included sixteen ...
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... King Hussein. “Hogarth's Message,” as it came to be known, reaffirmed the Allies' determination that “the Arab race shall be given full opportunity of once again forming a nation in the world.” So far as Palestine was concerned, Britain ...
... King Hussein. “Hogarth's Message,” as it came to be known, reaffirmed the Allies' determination that “the Arab race shall be given full opportunity of once again forming a nation in the world.” So far as Palestine was concerned, Britain ...
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The Dismissal of Glubb | |
The Liberal Experiment | |
A Royal Coup | |
Peace Partnership with the | |
The London Agreement | |
Intifada and Disengagement | |
The Gulf Crisis and | |
From Madrid to Oslo | |
Peace Treaty | |
The Kings Peace | |
Collision Course | |
The Year of Revolution | |
Arab Foes and Jewish Friends | |
The Palestinian Challenge | |
The Road to | |
Picking Up the Pieces | |
Dialogue Across the Battle Lines | |
Civil | |
The United Arab Kingdom Plan | |
The October | |
The Road to Rabat | |
Lebanon and the Reagan Plan | |
The Last Journey | |
The Life and Legacy | 14 |
Jordanian Secret Meetings with Israeli Officials | 17 |
Chronology | 23 |
The Camp David Accords | 31 |
Interviews | 1999 |
Bibliography | 2006 |
Photo Insert | 2017 |
A Note About the Author | 2036 |
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Lion of Jordan: The Life of King Hussein in War and Peace Avi Shlaim No hay ninguna vista previa disponible - 2008 |
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